Scientists have now shown why it may not be a good idea to scratch an itchy rash, even though it feels good. This research ...

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Scratching an itchy rash worsens inflammation by triggering pain-sensing neurons and activating mast cells, creating a ...

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The research highlights why avoiding scratching is essential for healthier skin. Scratching may feel good in the moment, but it often makes rashes worse by increasing inflammation. While it can help ...

The itch from bug bites, rashes, and other skin conditions can sometimes be so overpowering that it feels impossible to avoid ...

The researchers also demonstrated that scratching prompts pain-sensing neurons to release a chemical known as substance P, ...

Researchers studied genetically modified mice that lack NP2 itch-sensing neurons, to investigate the connection between itch, scratch, and inflammation.

Mice that were free to scratch their itchy ears saw the number of immune cells go up and levels of infection-causing bacteria ...

Scratching an itch can bring a contradictory wave of pleasure and misery. A mouse study on scratching, reported in the Jan. 31 Science, fleshes out this ...

New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model ...

Constantly scratching and picking at an itchy rash really does make it worse. But why? According to newly released research ...